North Carolina Tar Heels · All-time career leaders
North Carolina Football Career Receiving Yards Leaders
Ryan Switzer holds North Carolina's career receiving yards record with 2,907 yards (2013–2016). Hakeem Nicks (2,840) and Quinshad Davis (2,614) round out the top three. 9 of the top 14 played since 2000; the most recent is Josh Downs (2020–2022), No. 4 on the list.
North Carolina Tar HeelsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Switzer | 2013–2016 | 2,907 |
| 2 | Hakeem Nicks | 2006–2008 | 2,840 |
| 3 | Quinshad Davis | 2012–2015 | 2,614 |
| 4 | Josh Downs | 2020–2022 | 2,483 |
| 5 | Corey Holliday | 1989–1993 | 2,447 |
| 6 | Dazz Newsome | 2017–2020 | 2,435 |
| 7 | Octavus Barnes | 1994–1997 | 2,398 |
| 8 | Dyami Brown | 2018–2020 | 2,306 |
| 9 | Sam Aiken | — | 2,195 |
| 10 | Dwight Jones | 2008–2011 | 2,163 |
| 11 | Na Brown | 1995–1998 | 2,086 |
| 11 | Erik Highsmith | 2009–2012 | 2,086 |
| 13 | Bug Howard | 2013–2016 | 2,048 |
| 14 | L.C. Stevens | 1995–1998 | 2,002 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at North Carolina only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.